An Anderson County couple found dead on Cove Lane Monday afternoon apparently died when a husband shot his wife and then himself, authorities said.
A family member reported the 3 p.m. shooting north of Oliver Springs.
Oliver Springs Council agrees to keep new city manager
The Oliver Springs Town Council voted 4-2 on Thursday to keep Tina Treece as city manager after her probationary period ends in a few days, according to WYSH Radio in Clinton.
The vote followed a 30-minute discussion on Treece’s performance during her first three months.
Haslam announces more than $800,000 for Oliver Springs, Clinton
Oliver Springs and Clinton have received more than $800,000 in grants for water system improvements and housing rehabilitation, Gov. Bill Haslam announced Tuesday.
Haslam also announced about $1 million total in Community Development Block Grants for sewer system improvements in Lenoir City and a water line extension in Cocke County.
Haslam also announced grants from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation for two local parks. One $100,000 grant will help Oliver Springs develop Carmichael Park and expand Arrowhead Park, and a second $22,000 grant will aid the continued development of Marlow Park in Anderson County, a press release said.
Oliver Springs has free smoke detectors for city residents
Fire starts in garbage truck in Oliver Springs
Oliver Springs firefighters put out a fire that started in a garbage truck early Friday morning. (Photo by Tom Scott)
A fire started in a garbage truck in Oliver Springs early Friday morning, fire photographer Tom Scott said.
The driver pulled into the parking lot of the Tri-County Mall in Oliver Springs and dumped the entire load, Scott said. The Oliver Springs Fire Department responded and extinguished the 4:15 a.m. blaze.
Candidates qualify for November election in Oak Ridge, Lake City, Norris
Note: This story was last updated at 4:17 p.m. Sept. 16.
Five candidates are competing for three seats on Oak Ridge City Council in the Nov. 6 election, while three candidates could battle for two seats on the Oak Ridge Board of Education.
The three Council candidates include the three incumbents, L.C. “Charlie” Hensley, Charles J. “Chuck” Hope Jr., and Ellen D. Smith. Hensley and Smith were elected in June 2007, and Hope was appointed last summer after former Council member Tom Hayes resigned.
It also includes two challengers, Trina Baughn and Kelly Callison.
Oak Ridge firefighters help battle Cove Lane blaze
Firefighters respond to a Tuesday morning fire at a single-story brick home on Cove Lane north of Oliver Springs. (Photos by Tom Scott)
Oak Ridge firefighters helped battle a Tuesday morning blaze that severely damaged a single-story home on Cove Lane north of Oliver Springs.
No one was injured, but firefighters were not able to resuscitate a dog that was rescued from the brick house, according to information provided by Oak Ridge Assistant Fire Chief Josh Waldo and fire photographer Tom Scott.
Waldo did not have information on the cause of the attic fire, which started at about 9:50 a.m. Tuesday. Reports said the fire heavily damaged the home.
Oliver Springs offers city manager job to Treece
The Oliver Springs Town Council voted Thursday 3-2, with one abstention, to offer the city manager job to Tina Treece of Rhea County, according to WYSH Radio in Clinton.
The town has been without a permanent city manager since earlier this year when David Bolling stepped down to accept a similar job in Maine.
Oliver Springs fire damages home
Firefighters from three departments respond to a blaze on Dellwood Drive in Oliver Springs on Wednesday morning. The three departments were Oliver Springs, Oak Ridge, and Blair. (Photos by Tom Scott)
The 8:40 a.m. blaze reportedly caused major interior damage.
When the fire started, Oliver Springs Fire Department was preparing a demonstration at the nearby Oliver Springs Elementary School, so the department was able to respond quickly.
Coal Creek Jamboree continues this weekend
Coal Creek OHV is having a spring jamboree that started at 8 a.m. Thursday, April 19, and runs through Sunday, April 22. Numerous activities are scheduled, such as guided rides, a rock crawl and an ATV rodeo. A one-time $10 fee covers participation in all events except the Poker Run.
The Coal Creek Off-Highway Vehicle Area is 72,000 acres of off-road trails and is located in Oliver Springs. The trails are open to everyone and just about any type of vehicles, such as ATVs, motorcycles, mountain bikes and jeeps.
